The Common Press Poetry Night + Open Mic is quickly becoming a popular event for writers and poets to showcase their work and launch poetry collections. Join us on 22nd April from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM for an evening of poetry & OPEN MIC, hosted by Gentle Thoughts. The night will feature readings from Kitty, Sophie Chauhan & MATHOLI
This special edition of the night aligns with Lesbian Visibility Week, with poets paying homage to incredible lesbians who have paved the way. The night will feature readings from Kitty, Sophia Chauhan & MATHOLI
We invite all poetry lovers to attend and celebrate talented and powerful queer voices. Along with hearing from familiar favourites, we’d love to welcome new voices to the stage. If you’d like to read at the poetry night, arrive at 7:00 PM to sign up. There will also be opportunities to sign up on the night and hop on stage.
Please note that while we will do our best to accommodate as many readers as possible, we cannot guarantee that everyone on the list will have the chance to perform.
🍷 Please note this is a BYOB, you are welcome to bring your drinks to enjoy the night. There will be lots of soft and hot drinks available to purchase from our bookshop.
Schedule
7:00 pm - Doors open
7:15 pm - Poetry readings
8:00 pm - Break
8:15 pm - 9:00 pm - Open mic slots
9:00 pm - 9:30 pm - Social and mingle
About Kitty
Kitty (Gal-Dem, METRO, Black Ballad) is an East-End eroticist from London, who is common as muck and twice as filthy. She has published and performed poetry surrounding sex for a decade now.
About MATHOLI
MATHOLI aka Monica Siyanga, born in Zambia, grew up in London. She is a poet, artist and self proclaimed free thinker. Her work deals with whatever is currently on her mind. Ask her and she will tell you.
About Sophie Chauhan
Sophie Chauhan is a London-based writer and researcher, born in the UK and raised in Naarm/Melbourne. She explores queer, anti-racist and anti-capitalist approaches to radical solidarity through her creative and academic work, and is author of _Curious Affinities_ (Hajar Press, 2023), a book of poetry and prose on the politics of intimacy.